SLCPD confirms victim struck by pickup, killed was 11-year-old girl

Winnie. Photo: GoFundMe

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 1, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City police have provided more details on a deadly auto-pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday.

The accident happened at about 3:31 p.m. in the area of 2100 East and 1300 South. When officers arrived, bystanders were already performing CPR, according to a Salt Lake City Police news release.

A Thursday news release confirmed the deceased victim was an 11-year-old girl. She was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, but did not survive. A fundraising account says her name is Winnie.

Based on their preliminary investigation, police say it appears the driver of the pickup was turning from 1300 South to 2100 East and “hit the victim while they were in a marked crosswalk.”

The driver of the involved pickup truck, a 47-year-old man, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police, the SLCPD statement says. No charges have been filed.

Investigators remained on scene for multiple hours to document evidence and circumstances.

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This was the 24th traffic-related death in Salt Lake City this year, the police statement says.

A GoFundMe account has been established to raise hospital and funeral funds for the girl, Winifred or “Winnie.” View the page here. As always, Gephardt Daily cannot guarantee donated funds will be used as stated.

“For the tragic loss of a family and community’s vibrant, kind and loving 6th grader, Winifred (Winnie), we would like to help support the family in their time of grieving by helping with funeral costs and counseling,” the post says. “Please consider helping with any amount. Your donation will also honor this sweet girl, and we encourage you to offer notes or messages with your donation that can be shared with her loved ones.”

Gephardt Daily will update the story as more information becomes available.

Salt Lake City police officers on the scene a fatal auto pedestrian crash Wednesday at the intersection of 2100 East 1300 South Photo SLCPD

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